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Community Options, Inc. Starts "Greening the Cleaning®" Program
Hackensack, N.J., August 26, 2008 –. Community Options, Inc. (Princeton,
N.J.) has taken a huge step toward a cleaner environment with the adoption of
the award-winning Greening the Cleaning® program from The Deirdre Imus
Environmental Center for Pediatric Oncology®. Community Options is a
national nonprofit organization that develops housing and employment
supports for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Greening the Cleaning® means eliminating to the greatest extent possible, all
cleaning agents containing hazardous ingredients and replacing them with
naturally-derived ingredients with the least level of toxicity. One hundred
percent of all profits from the institutional products go to the Environmental
Center for supporting education and research to identify, control and ultimately
prevent exposures to environmental factors that may cause adult, and
especially, pediatric cancer, as well as other health problems with our children.
“Our Greening the Cleaning® program makes a difference not just in the
indoor environment, but in the way we think about the environment around us.
We applaud Community Options, Inc., for taking this important step to make a
greener, brighter future," said Deirdre Imus, founder and President of The
Deirdre Imus Environmental Center for Pediatric Oncology®.
The Environmental Center is part of Hackensack University Medical Center, a 501
(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation in New Jersey, where the program originated.
Community Options, Inc., joins more than 300 businesses, schools, healthcare
facilities and government agencies that have adopted the program since its
inception in 2001.
“Community Options, Inc. is thrilled to be working with and utilizing the green
cleaning products from the Deirdre Imus Environmental Center for Pediatric
Oncology. All of our residential and employment programs will be utilizing these
products because we are completely invested in the health, well-being and
improved quality of life of the individuals we support,” says, Robert Stack,
President and CEO of Community Options, Inc.
Inspired by the award-winning institutional program, the Greening the
Cleaning® household line is available in stores nationwide, as well as from
ImusRanchFoods.com. One hundred percent of all profits go to the Imus Cattle
Ranch for Kids with Cancer, a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit.
Unlike most cleaning products sold today, Greening the Cleaning® products
list all ingredients right on the label. These products are made from natural or
naturally-derived ingredients, are readily biodegradable, and contain no
phosphates, and no known or suspected human carcinogens, mutagens or
teratogens.
Ms. Imus is also co-founder and co-director of The Imus Cattle Ranch for Kids
with Cancer, an authentic 4,000 acre working cattle ranch in northern New
Mexico, which provides the experience of the American cowboy to children
suffering from cancer and various blood diseases, as well as to children who
have lost a brother or sister to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Community Options, headquartered in Princeton, N.J., is dedicated to providing
support for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout the country.
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Surf is Up for Children with Autism
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Below is the Press Release for our upcoming Surf Camp for Kids with Autism!!!!
“Surf Is Up for Children with Autism”
Saturday, August 16, 2008 – 11am –Cupsogue Beach, Westhampton, NY
Wayne, New Jersey (July 15, 2008) – Community Options, Inc., a national nonprofit organization providing residential, employment and recreational opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities, will be hosting its second annual "iMatter Surfing Camp" for Children with Autism at Cupsogue Beach in Westhampton on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 from 11am-4pm.
Jessica Guberman, Ph.D., Executive Director for Community Options and pioneer of the surf camp for kids says, "The 1st Annual Surf Camp was very successful. We have already tripled our number of participants from last year and are so excited about the 2008 camp. Families are so eager to sign their children up for the event and to participate in an innovative activity that connects children to the fun and therapeutic advantages of the water," says Guberman, Executive Director of Community Options. Community Options serves families from the five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, Northern New Jersey and throughout the country.
"Ten years ago, Autism was diagnosed in 1 out of 10,000 children, and considered a rare disorder," explains Guberman. "Today, Autism is diagnosed in 1 out of 150 children, and is a growing epidemic with no cure." There are 1.5 million people with Autism living in the United States today – 450,000 of whom are children in need of individualized special education programs. In fact, Autism is considered the fastest growing developmental disability.
Meanwhile, families of Autistic children in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut will be treated to this special event free of charge. The surf camp is being held at no cost to the families as the entire camp will be sponsored by local businesses. This year, the event is sponsored by Cancos Tile, Therapy Surf Shop, Red Dan Surveying and Birch Lane Elementary School.
The iMatter Surfing Camp was inspired by research that supports the concept that water is the ideal medium for exercise, and to rehabilitate the body. For children with Autism, aquatic therapy focuses on therapeutic, play-based functional movement, improving range of motion, helping to facilitate neurodevelopmental growth, improved body awareness, increased balance, sensory integration, mobility skills, and most importantly, having fun.
Community Options, headquartered in Princeton, N.J., is dedicated to providing support for children with developmental disabilities throughout the country. Community Options was founded in 1989 to develop residential and employment supports utilizing technology and training for people with severe disabilities. A national agency, Community Options has participated in institutional closure and community residential placement for thousands of people across several states. In its 19-year history, the agency has developed a reputation for quality, cost effective administration that encourages individual choice and flexibility.
“Surf Is Up for Children with Autism”
Saturday, August 16, 2008 – 11am –Cupsogue Beach, Westhampton, NY
Wayne, New Jersey (July 15, 2008) – Community Options, Inc., a national nonprofit organization providing residential, employment and recreational opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities, will be hosting its second annual "iMatter Surfing Camp" for Children with Autism at Cupsogue Beach in Westhampton on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 from 11am-4pm.
Jessica Guberman, Ph.D., Executive Director for Community Options and pioneer of the surf camp for kids says, "The 1st Annual Surf Camp was very successful. We have already tripled our number of participants from last year and are so excited about the 2008 camp. Families are so eager to sign their children up for the event and to participate in an innovative activity that connects children to the fun and therapeutic advantages of the water," says Guberman, Executive Director of Community Options. Community Options serves families from the five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, Northern New Jersey and throughout the country.
"Ten years ago, Autism was diagnosed in 1 out of 10,000 children, and considered a rare disorder," explains Guberman. "Today, Autism is diagnosed in 1 out of 150 children, and is a growing epidemic with no cure." There are 1.5 million people with Autism living in the United States today – 450,000 of whom are children in need of individualized special education programs. In fact, Autism is considered the fastest growing developmental disability.
Meanwhile, families of Autistic children in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut will be treated to this special event free of charge. The surf camp is being held at no cost to the families as the entire camp will be sponsored by local businesses. This year, the event is sponsored by Cancos Tile, Therapy Surf Shop, Red Dan Surveying and Birch Lane Elementary School.
The iMatter Surfing Camp was inspired by research that supports the concept that water is the ideal medium for exercise, and to rehabilitate the body. For children with Autism, aquatic therapy focuses on therapeutic, play-based functional movement, improving range of motion, helping to facilitate neurodevelopmental growth, improved body awareness, increased balance, sensory integration, mobility skills, and most importantly, having fun.
Community Options, headquartered in Princeton, N.J., is dedicated to providing support for children with developmental disabilities throughout the country. Community Options was founded in 1989 to develop residential and employment supports utilizing technology and training for people with severe disabilities. A national agency, Community Options has participated in institutional closure and community residential placement for thousands of people across several states. In its 19-year history, the agency has developed a reputation for quality, cost effective administration that encourages individual choice and flexibility.
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